telecommunications equipment technician

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Edmonton is seeking a telecommunications technician to inspect, test, and repair cable signals and associated equipment. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position must be performed on-site, demanding attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Candidates should be organized and exhibit strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults.
• Repair defective telephone equipment.
• Install cable modems and software for Internet access.

Skills

Inspecting and testing cable signals

Repairing telecommunications equipment

Diagnosing equipment faults

Working in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Inspect trunking systems
• Repair cable signals
• Test trunking systems
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability